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mesonephric /meso·neph·ric/ (mez″o-nef´rik) pertaining to the mesonephros.
mesonephra, mesonephric. See mesonephros. mesonephric emanating from or pertaining to the mesonephros. mesonephric duct embryonal structure that develops into the vas deferens and epididymis in males and remains vestigial in females. Called also wolffian duct. It is subject to a variety of manifestations of segmental aplasia and hypoplasia, especially in bulls. In mares remnants of the ducts may become cystic and produce paraovarian cyst. mesonephric tube excretory tube of the mesonephros; becomes the mesonephric duct and contributes in the adult to the vasa efferentia of the male. mesonephric tubules embryonic tubules which connect at one end with a blood vessel, at the other with the mesonephric duct. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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